One of the leading authorities on the dangers of the sugar succrose is Nancy Appleton, PhD, and author of a number of books including Lick The Sugar Habit. Dr. Appleton is a great crusader on how sugar can damage your health.

In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences.

Dr. Appleton, in a Gatlin-gun approach, lists some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a large number of medical journals and other scientific publications which are carefully referenced at the end of the book. All sugars are not bad, some are good; and indeed, there are royal sugars as I will discuss.

Our definition of a "health sugar" is a sugar with structure function that provides a benefit to the body other than a source of energy. Scientific research has identified at least nine (9) sugars that are beneficial to the health of the cells of the body. These sugars are components of the glycoproteins and glycolipids that perform important roles in every cell. Research continues to expand our understanding of the role they perform. Many published medical papers document health benefits of these sugars with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases and other health challenges.

It is our intent to eventually name each sugar and sweetener and outline the benefits or harmful effects of each. That will include the glycemic index when it is available. Trehalose is a sustained energy food which means that it normally does not cause a sugar spike. Diabetics should continue to monitor the sugar load. It is wise for a person who has a sugar challenge to start out slowly and let his or her body respond to how good it is. The fact that it is a good sugar (or as I have called trehalose in the book, one of the "royal sugars") instead of a harmful sugar gives more people the assurance that it appears more safe to the human body. We have had diabetics eat considerable amounts and at the same time have the sugar load come down more into the normal range. Everyone is unique, so have your daughter listen to her body and consult a doctor or healthcare professional.

JC

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sue

In the chart that you are planning to print, would it have the glysemic index of Trehalose and other sugars? My daughter is trying to "live" a low glysemic lifestyle, trying to bring her weight into balance. I bought her some Trehalose, but she is afraid to use it, not knowing the glysemic index. Could you help me with this so I could pass it on to her. Giving up table sugar IS hard! You are right it is addictive--to say the least of its harmful effects.

sue

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sue

Really great idea about the chart. I bought the book "Sweet Deceptions" by Dr. Mercola. It addressed the issues of Splenda, NutraSweet, and the FDA. - great science to back up his warnings about the artificial sweeteners. Since Splenda is in almost everything I wonder about the health of the next generation coming along? I have passed the book around to most of my friends. My personal opinion is that the artificial stuff is much worse than the real sugar. (just my opinion after studying on my own!) I have passed your paper on to friends.

I am trying to go all Trehalose, and Stevia (don't like Stevia too much) and raw honey, as the sweeteners I use.

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LindaBragg

I believe the chart would be VERY helpful.Most of the reports I can share with people are very complicated,and usually full of scientific babble. What I need issomething clear, concise, written in plain English, and a few good references as to where they could go for moreinformation.Many of my friends continue to drink diet sodas and usethe little colored packets of 'sugar', even though I tell themthat I don't because of the side effects.Linda

Thank you Sue and Linda. One of the objectives we have is to eventually produce a chart showing all the sugars and sweeteners and rating them according to their harmfulness or health benefits and their sweetness. Do you think this will be of interest?

An outstanding authority on the dangers of the sugar succrose is Nancy Appleton, PhD, and author of a number of books including Lick The Sugar Habit. Dr. Appleton is one of the leading crusaders about how sugar can damage your health.

In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences.

Dr. Appleton, in a Gatlin-gun approach, lists some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a large number of medical journals and other scientific publications which are carefully referenced at the end of the book. All sugars are not bad, some are good; and indeed, there are royal sugars as I will discuss.